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Message: [QUOTE="Alydar, post: 3277270, member: 730"] The best coaches often are not the best players. Geno is a perfect example. The ability to motivate players, to inspire them, is IMO far more important than playing talent. While Irwin doesn't have all the elite physical tools she has size and she is tough as nails. I remember Gardler, less blessed with talent than Irwin, who spent 3 years picking splinters but who played meaningful minutes as a senior. Irwin's minutes will be limited but I think we'll see her more often in the 1st 3 periods. Bent's minutes will be determined by Westbrook and Makurat. Both these players know where to be in Geno's offense, and given all the new/inexperienced talent this year, being in the right spot may be a rare commodity. And we know how much Geno values positioning. I hope they never get into a big game because that means the newbies are doing good. [/QUOTE]